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1960's Lucite Handled Fireplace Tool set
1960's Lucite Handled Fireplace Tool set

1960's Lucite Handled Fireplace Tool set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lucite Handled fireplace Tool Set. Very nice Original condition! Chrome is still very clean

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench

Located in South Burlington, VT

chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Old Japanese iron ring / circa 20th century / Wall hanging object
Old Japanese iron ring / circa 20th century / Wall hanging object

Old Japanese iron ring / circa 20th century / Wall hanging object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

their practical role, they still retain the quiet presence that is unique to old Japanese tools, giving

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Hibachi with Tools, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
Antique Japanese Hibachi with Tools, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Antique Japanese Hibachi with Tools, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An authentic Japanese hibachi, traditionally used as a portable brazier for heating and tea

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage
Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Located in Chula Vista, CA

scissors. Made in Japan circa the 1960s. Stamped. Clean modern design. Dimensions: 9.88" W x 1.38" W x

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s
Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s

By Koyo Sangyo

Located in Munich, DE

Rare tool kit designed by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s. This complete set represents the 'Memphis

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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Metal

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. It is likely a tool used to carry

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan
Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three walnut & stainless steel barware tools in box, circa 1980s. The set includes a bottle

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase
Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a rustic woven basket made of walnut bark, made in Japan around the 20th century. In Japan

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan
Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan

Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan

By Atapco

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly stylish, cool and hard to find Modernist handcrafted steel bar tool set, circa 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alan Peters Stool, Maple Wood, Mid-Century Modern, UK, 1950s Design
Alan Peters Stool, Maple Wood, Mid-Century Modern, UK, 1950s Design

Alan Peters Stool, Maple Wood, Mid-Century Modern, UK, 1950s Design

By Alan Peters

Located in Berlin, DE

influenced by Japanese woodworking, he rejected Japanese tools after experimenting with them. He is famed

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Maple

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box
Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three walnut & stainless steel barware tools in teak box with ceramic tile top, circa 1970s

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Handmade Wood, Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Handmade Wood, Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Handmade Wood, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Barcelona, ES

This exquisite handmade Japanese abacus, crafted circa 1940, is a stunning representation of

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1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

1960s Japanese Barware Set Rosewood & Stainless Steel
1960s Japanese Barware Set Rosewood & Stainless Steel

1960s Japanese Barware Set Rosewood & Stainless Steel

By Gio Ponti, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Barware 1960s Japanese modern cocktail bar tool set sculpted stainless steel & tapered rosewood

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka
Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka

Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunning Koro was crafted in Takaoka, Japan where craftsmen use intricate tooling and expert

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20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

1970s Japanese Barware Ice Tongs Stainless Steel & Wood
1970s Japanese Barware Ice Tongs Stainless Steel & Wood

1970s Japanese Barware Ice Tongs Stainless Steel & Wood

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s bar tool Japanese vintage Ice tongs stainless steel and wood Stamped Japan Measures: 8.25

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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century
Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century

Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

, Japanese craftspeople have created tools and furnishings using natural, familiar materials, adapting to the

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho
1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho

1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho

By Shonan Kosakusho

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

firestorm on Japan ceased production. The tooling survived and production continued during the late's 1950s

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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Original Vintage Poster Japan Air Lines Geisha c1955

Original Vintage Poster Japan Air Lines Geisha c1955

Located in Boca Raton, FL

tools in shaping Japan’s image abroad, offering an idealized glimpse of the country’s beauty and customs

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1950s Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Lithograph

George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut
George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut

George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut
George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut

George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to use woodworking with

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

(1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese descendants. He

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut
George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese descendants. He was born

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

By George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

him in Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan
Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan

Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan

By Arita

Located in Shibuya City, JP

Handmade. Karatsu ware is characterized by a simple and powerful impression, using roughly textured and coarse clay as its main material. It is one of the popular pottery production ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980
Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980

Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980

Located in Paris, FR

Set of Memphis's tool kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980 : - 2 screwdrivers - 1 hammer - 1 saw.

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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Metal

Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools
Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools

Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools

Located in Ferndale, MI

Solid brass Japanese fireplace tools. Signed Japan

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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Fireplace Tool Set Albrizzi Style, 1960s, Japan
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Fireplace Tool Set Albrizzi Style, 1960s, Japan

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Fireplace Tool Set Albrizzi Style, 1960s, Japan

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvellous set of Lucite topped chrome fireplace tools, including a

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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Chrome

Old Japanese Crucible / Vases of Various Colors / Wabi-Sabi Art/ 20th Century
Old Japanese Crucible / Vases of Various Colors / Wabi-Sabi Art/ 20th Century

Old Japanese Crucible / Vases of Various Colors / Wabi-Sabi Art/ 20th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese tool. It's very cool. I feel wabi-sabi. It's a wonderful unconscious beauty. Such things are

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Pottery

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench

Located in South Burlington, VT

traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set
Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set

Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lucite and chrome fireplace set 1960's Made in Japan. Set is very clean and in very nice shape

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Chrome

Antique Japanese Wooden Abacus Calculating Tool
Antique Japanese Wooden Abacus Calculating Tool

Antique Japanese Wooden Abacus Calculating Tool

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful antique calculator great original condition solid wood , rare piece hard to find abacus.

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Japanese old garden stone / "Kurama stones" / stone object
Japanese old garden stone / "Kurama stones" / stone object

Japanese old garden stone / "Kurama stones" / stone object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stone

Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century
Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century

Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese wooden large low table / 1900-1920 / sofa table
Antique Japanese wooden large low table / 1900-1920 / sofa table

Antique Japanese wooden large low table / 1900-1920 / sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese iron plate/Wall hanging object/Wabi-sabi ornament
Old Japanese iron plate/Wall hanging object/Wabi-sabi ornament

Old Japanese iron plate/Wall hanging object/Wabi-sabi ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture

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20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese wooden octagonal stool/20th century/Display stand
Antique Japanese wooden octagonal stool/20th century/Display stand

Antique Japanese wooden octagonal stool/20th century/Display stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wooden low table/sofa table/modern design
Old Japanese wooden low table/sofa table/modern design

Old Japanese wooden low table/sofa table/modern design

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

: 9.15 kg [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Plywood

Japanese antique withered wooden object/space decoration/wabi-sabi ornament
Japanese antique withered wooden object/space decoration/wabi-sabi ornament

Japanese antique withered wooden object/space decoration/wabi-sabi ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

over the world with a focus on Japanese items. We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese thin long wooden shelf/display shelf/20th century
Old Japanese thin long wooden shelf/display shelf/20th century

Old Japanese thin long wooden shelf/display shelf/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Cedar

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that are highly valued overseas

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object
Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object

Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

item. Weight: 29.4kg Size Φ35-35.5cm H53.5-54.5cm [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. We have a selection of Japanese antique furniture and tools that are a little different from the

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

1970s Japanese Brass Signalling Projector Lamp, Shonan Kosakusho Tokyo
1970s Japanese Brass Signalling Projector Lamp, Shonan Kosakusho Tokyo

1970s Japanese Brass Signalling Projector Lamp, Shonan Kosakusho Tokyo

By Shonan Kosakusho

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

War 2 until the firestorm on Japan ceased production. The tooling survived and production continued

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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Japanese Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage Japanese tools available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage Japanese tools — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Vintage Japanese tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage Japanese tools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Koyo Sangyo produced beautiful vintage Japanese tools that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Japanese Tools?

Vintage Japanese tools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $545, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500.